Please visit our google classroom for daily morning messages.
Monday, April 27-Friday, June 12.
Dear Sensational 2nd Graders,
Today is Friday, April 17, 2020. It's Field-trip Friday! Fri-yay! It's also National Haiku Day. Haiku is short poetry to describe a moment or object, and is usually about nature.
For your field trip, you could take a "Haiku Hike" and capture your moment in nature.
Here is the Haiku structure:
line 1: 5 syllables
line 2: 7 syllables
line 3: 5 syllables
Here are 2 samples:
Flowers are blooming
Spring is in the warm blue sky
Sweet birds are singing
Mountain beautiful
Birds flying high and watching
Sun's warmth on my face
OR...
You could travel to National Museums Scotland and enjoy their virtual tour of an Egyptian tomb.
OR...
You could visit the Dominican Republic and learn about protecting coral.
I care about you.
Be brave and be kind.
Love,
Mrs. Hock🙂
PS: Earth Day is next Wednesday, April 22. Here is a short packet of coloring pages and a word search you can use if you would like.
Today is Thursday, April 16, 2020. It is National High Five Day! ✋ I'm sending you High Five to start your sunny day!
The due date to enter the Science Fair is tomorrow. If you would like to participate, here is the information:
We now have 7 chapters of our read aloud Pixie Tricks on our blog. Mrs. Hock Read Alouds
See you at 10:30 for our morning meeting!
I care about you.
Be brave and be kind.
Love,
Mrs. Hock
Dear Sensational 2nd Graders,
Today is Wednesday, April 15, 2020. It was wonderful seeing everyone yesterday at our first Zoom morning meeting! Thursday's will be even better as we learn the Zoom tools. I look forward to seeing you all again!
Today is National Eraser Day. This year we have used erasers and been proud of our mistakes. We know mistakes grow our brain and help us learn. I hope you enjoy the poem below.
Today you will visit our Google Classroom to post a comment in the Stream. You will also find today's writing assignment in the Classwork tab. Perhaps you will do your writing on paper, or in the google doc given in the assignment, or you might want to try this online tool: Storybook (you do not need to save or submit). Have fun creating your writing!
I care about you.
Be brave and be kind.
Love,
Mrs. Hock 🙂
Dear Sensational 2nd Graders,
Today is Tuesday, April 14, 2020. It is a terrific day because we get to see each other today! The link to our zoom video morning meeting at 10:30 is in our google classroom stream. I can't wait to see you all! We will have time to greet each other and share, and then I will show you how to use zoom and our google classroom. Please remember to:
- have your chromebook charged
- have your chromebook on a stable, flat surface in an appropriate space
- be dressed like you are ready for school
April is National Poetry Month. We get to celebrate poetry this month. Here is a poem for you to read today:
More chapters to our read aloud, Pixie Tricks, have been posted on our class blog for you to enjoy. I changed the background of our blog to our class's favorite color. What color do you think it is?
I care about you.
Be brave and be kind.
Love,
Mrs. Hock🙂
Dear Sensational 2nd Graders,
Today is Monday, April 13, 2020. It is week 4 of learning at home. This week we will use both our google classroom and our learning packets. You will get 4 notebooks delivered to you by the bus this morning. 🚍
Use your chromebook and go to our google classroom. I posted a question in the "Stream". Post your answer in the "Add class comment".
Here's our Monday Mystery Doug. The episode is from this week one year ago. If you're feeling a little tired today, you might find this one interesting.
I care about you.
Be brave and be kind.
Love,
Mrs. Hock🙂
Dear Sensational 2nd Graders,
Today is Friday, April 10, 2020. It is Field Trip Friday! Fri-yay!
Take a visit to the San Diego Zoo and watch live animal cams or videos of your favorite animals.
Take a visit to the San Diego Zoo and watch live animal cams or videos of your favorite animals.
OR...
Take a virtual tour of farms and food processing facilities (from egg farms to sheep farms to grain farms and more).
You could also take a trip to the story of Violet and Sprite by listening to chapter 2 of Pixie Tricks.
I hope you enjoy your field trip today, along with your other creative work from Mr. Day's "Racquet Day", Mrs. Rito's Chrome Music Lab, Mrs. Springer's read aloud and Mrs. Lewis' self-portrait video.
I care about you. Have a fabulous weekend. Happy Pesach Holiday and Happy Easter Holiday to those who celebrate!
Be brave and be kind.
Love,
Mrs. Hock🙂
PS: Dear Sensational 2nd Graders & Parents,
Here's a "shout out" to you all. I read this and thought of each of you so I wanted to share it.
PS: Dear Sensational 2nd Graders & Parents,
Here's a "shout out" to you all. I read this and thought of each of you so I wanted to share it.
Dear Sensational 2nd Graders,
Today is Thursday, April 9, 2020. For our thoughtful Thursday, let's do some thinking about this picture:
What do you notice? What math questions can you ask and answer about this picture?
You are a mathematician when you wonder and ask questions. Use your math eyes today as you notice and ask questions about things in your home.
Enjoy these 3 thinking games today (tic tac toe, checkers, dots & boxes). Gametable
I also started a new chapter book read aloud. Visit our blog to listen to chapter 1. Mrs. Hock Read Alouds
I care about you.
Be brave and be kind.
Love,
Mrs. Hock 🙂
Dear Sensational 2nd Graders,
Today is Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Did you see the full moon last night? The nickname of the April full moon is "the pink moon", and it is also a supermoon. It is called "the pink moon" because it represents this time of year when new pink spring flowers begin to bloom. It is a supermoon because it is the full moon that will be closest to earth this year. Here is my picture I took last night. This picture was taken about 7:30 pm and the moon was its brightest at about 10:30 pm.
Do you like astronomy? If you would like to learn more about the universe check out this website for games, facts, videos, science fair project ideas and more!
Mrs. Jensvold has another read aloud for us to enjoy. It is posted on our blog.
You received your chromebook yesterday. Remember to:
- sign the Responsibility Agreement
- find a safe place to store it and use it
- plug it in overnight
- set up wifi
- use it only for learning so maybe try a familiar program like Bookflix or Typing Quest
- be ready to use Google Classroom next week
I care about you.
Be brave and be kind.
Love,
Mrs. Hock 🙂
PS: To use Bookflix
username--marcotte
password--bookflix
To use Typing Quest, username & password is the same one you use to log in to your chromebook
username--last name first initial (hockenburys)
birthdate--MMDDYYYY
Dear Sensational 2nd Graders,
Today is Tuesday, April 7, 2020. It is another beautiful, sunny day! 🌞 You will get your chromebook today! 💻 Your chromebook is for learning only. You will also get 4 handouts with your chromebook. The most important handout is the Responsibility Agreement. Read and think about this paper very carefully with the people in your home. This is an agreement to an important responsibility.
We have a bonus Mystery Doug this week! Doug will be live today at 1:00. Here's the link to join his live show.
I care about you.
Be brave and be kind.
Love,
Mrs. Hock🙂
Parents, here is information from Mr. Coon about today's chromebook delivery:
RMCS Families:
We are ready to distribute Chromebooks to 2nd & 3rd Graders at RMCS. The IT department will be delivering all devices. IT will make “contact” via a phone call to the primary contact number provided for each student before leaving a device. Please understand that no devices will be left at homes unless contact can be made. They will coordinate scheduled drop-offs with families should they be unavailable when our drivers are in their area. Our delivery schedule is outlined below.
RMCS Chromebook Delivery Timeline Tuesday 4/7 – 9:30 am – 4 pm
Andy P. Pearson IT Support Coordinator South Burlington School District
Dear Sensational 2nd Graders,
Today is Monday, April 6, 2020. It is PJ/Stuffy Day to celebrate Siena's birthday. Siena and I hope you enjoy your comfy day.
It is week #3 of "learning at home". This week I will still email you a morning message each day, and you will do your work in your packets (Math Menu, Home Connections, Reading Menu, etc...). You will also get your chromebook some time this week. You will set it up at home to use for your school work only starting next week.
Here is our Monday Mystery Doug. I think you will enjoy this episode from this week one year ago. (Hint: 🍕)
Remember to check out our blog for a new read aloud I posted. It features a new guest in my audience I haven't read to before. I hope it makes you happy! https://mrshocksclass.blogspot.com/
I care about you.
Be brave and be kind.
Love,
Mrs. Hock 🙂
Dear Sensational 2nd Graders,
Today is Friday, April 3, 2020. It is Field Trip Friday! Fri-yay!
Take a visit to experience either brushing a harbor seal's teeth, or an octopus feeding, or a shark target training, or... at the New England Aquarium.
OR...
Take a virtual tour of one of five National Parks (from Alaska, Hawaii, Florida, Utah and New Mexico).
Also, check out a read aloud from a guest reader posted on our blog. https://mrshocksclass.blogspot.com/
I hope you enjoy your field trip today, along with your other creative work from Mr. Day's safe gymnastics, Mrs. Rito's instrument making, Mrs. Springer's read aloud and Mrs. Lewis' favorite color wheel video.
I care about you. Have a fabulous weekend. Happy Birthday to Siena on Sunday!🎂
Be brave and be kind.
Love,
Mrs. Hock🙂
Dear Sensational 2nd Graders,
Today is Thursday, April 2, 2020. Here is a riddle to solve:
You see me in the air
But I am not a kite
I am what’s created
When water refracts light
What am I? Yes, it is a rainbow! Here is a picture of my "sign of hope" rainbow I made yesterday. Thank you for sending me pictures of your "sign of hope"! I will post them on our blog at the end of the week.
If you like riddles, here are 25 more for you to solve: https://www.rd.com/culture/best-riddles-for-kids/
Have a thoughtful Thursday. I'm thankful for you.
Be brave and be kind.
Love,
Mrs. Hock 🙂
Dear Sensational 2nd Graders,
Today is Wednesday, April 1, 2020. It is April Hope Day! It is a day to be a good friend by brightening someone's day, spreading kindness and giving hope. Throughout the United States and around the world, students are decorating their windows as a sign of hope. Students are using rainbows, hearts and teddy bears. These signs of hope are telling people "everything will be OK", and also thanking health care workers.
What will you put in your window to put a smile on someone's face?
How many signs of hope will you see and count on a walk in your neighborhood today?
Remember to send me a picture of your sign of hope, if you can. 💜 🌈 🐻
Be brave and be kind.
Love,
Mrs. Hock 🙂
PS: Check out our blog for a new read aloud: https://mrshocksclass.blogspot.com/
Dear Sensational 2nd Graders,
Today is Tuesday, March 31, 2020. It is the last day in March and March is known as Women's History Month. Click on this link for a variety of activities related to books about amazing women in history. It is not necessary to read the book before doing the activities. You might like to make paper airplanes in honor of Amelia Earhart or listen to salsa music in honor of Celia Cruz.
We finished our Humphrey read aloud. The final postings are on our blog. If you enjoyed this book, there are 5 more in the series.
Be brave and be kind.
Love,
Mrs. Hock 🙂
Dear Sensational 2nd Graders,
Today is Monday, March 30, 2020. It is our second week of learning at home. Thank you for all of your efforts with your families last week as you started this new work. I really enjoyed all the pictures and samples of work you shared with me! This week will be similar as you continue to make your routines and schedules at home. Your packet that arrives on the bus today will have some visual tools to help you with your job as a student at home.
Remember to check our blog for Humphrey read aloud updates. We're almost finished this book. Let me know if you have any chapter book requests for our next read aloud.
Our Monday Mystery Doug is from this date one year ago.
Let's be heroes together! I look forward to talking to each of you this week!
Be brave and be kind.
Love,
Mrs. Hock 🙂
Dear Sensational 2nd Graders,
Today is Friday, March 27, 2020. I am always honest with you, and I share with you this morning that I am very sad. I found out last night that we will not be together at RMCS again this year. We will have to do our best job learning while we stay at home. I am still your teacher, and we are still our amazing 2nd grade class from room 14.
I know we are brave and kind, and now we need to show that even more. We will be brave while we try this new and different learning from home together. We expected to be together at school again and now we will need to find a new way to do that. We will be kind while we understand each others' feelings.
"Brave" by Kids Bop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A8ZkyZ6bhg
I will work very hard for us to keep learning and growing together.
The sun is shining and it is a new day. I have great hopes for us.
Be brave and be kind.
Love,
Mrs. Hock 🙂
Dear Sensational 2nd Graders,
Today is Thursday, March 26, 2020. We will have read aloud today. I created a video of me reading the end of chapter 12 from The World According to Humphrey. You can watch this video on our blog on the "Read Alouds" tab. https://mrshocksclass.blogspot.com/ Here's a picture of the 19 students I read to as I recorded the video.
Today you will write about an animal. Here are 2 links to inspire your writing.
- a cute slide show of animal babies and their parents https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtE0FBHFYag
- a website of animal activities and games https://switchzoo.com/
Be brave and be kind.
Love,
Mrs. Hock 🙂
Dear Sensational 2nd Graders,
Today is Wednesday, March 25, 2020. It is a wonderful day to play with words! What wondrous words will you use today? My family enjoys word games. Last night we played Scrabble and Scattergories. To play Scattergories you complete a list of categories by uniquely naming an object in each category given the beginning letter. Here is one of my lists from last night. See if you can complete the same list with the first letter of your first name.
- something you wear: slippers
- dessert: sherbet
- things found on a map: sea
- animal: swan
- kitchen item: spatula
- girl's name: Stephanie
- boy's name: Seth
- things with spots: salamander
- pizza topping: sausage
- color: scarlet
- outside activity: skateboarding
- subject in school: science
You can try other word games here:
Be brave and be kind.
Love,
Mrs. Hock🙂
Dear Sensational 2nd Graders,
Today is Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Let's have snackcess outside today to play in the new snow!
Today we will write a story with a beginning, middle and end. Maybe you will write a story about what you have been doing at home. Or, sometimes drawing helps to get ideas for a story. Here are 2 author/illustrators who host a daily video to draw every day. Share your doodle and tell me a story!
http://www.studiojjk.com/
https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/
Here is my doodle from Mo Willems' session yesterday. What will my story be?
Love,
Mrs. Hock 🙂
Dear Sensational 2nd Graders,
Today is Monday, March 23, 2020. We will get our work packets today. The work packets are in brown paper bags and will be delivered to you by a school bus. We will do our school work at home today. I will miss you very much! Your work packets will have a reading menu, a math menu, mandalas, items from your cubby, and so much more!
Here is our Mystery Doug for Monday. I think you can even watch old episodes. Enjoy!
Be brave and be kind.
Love,
Mrs. Hock 🙂
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